Lunatics I Follow
Brooklyn Mother’s Day Half Marathon
Brooklyn, NY
I ran the Brooklyn Mother’s Day Half Marathon this year and really enjoyed the experience. The race supports the non-profit Every Mother Counts, which added a meaningful element to the …
IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Indy Mini)
Indianapolis, IN
I ran the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon as part of the “Mega Mini Challenge,” completing both the Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K and the Mini-Marathon on Saturday. It made …
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
Washington, DC
For years I’ve heard how great the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler is, so I finally ran it in 2026. I always enjoy racing in DC, and this course delivers plenty …
Hot Chocolate Run Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
All of my ratings and review from 2025 remain - this is a fun race! Again this year I took advantage of having my bib and jacket sent to me …
Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon
Philadelphia, PA
I’ve heard for years how great the Love Run is, so I finally decided to see for myself—and it absolutely lived up to the hype. I’ve run several races in …
NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon
Brooklyn, NY
Prospect Park is pretty and the shirt & medal are nice. I think this is a good local race and/or a good race to use for getting in some supported …
Maine Marathon & Half Marathon
Portland, ME
For anyone looking to cross Maine off their 50 States list—whether you’re running the half or full marathon—I highly recommend this race. PROS: -Beautiful scenery: The course winds through picturesque …
Hometown Half Marathon Louisville
Louisville, KY
I wanted to cross off a new half marathon state during Memorial Day weekend and this race checked the right boxes (new state, inexpensive registration, and direct flight). I picked …
NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon
Brooklyn, NY
Last year when I reviewed this race I said that it might be a "one and done." I decided to give it another chance this year. There were some improvements. …
Hot Chocolate Run Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
The Hot Chocolate Run Series is currently (2025) in over a dozen cities plus a virtual option. Each event has multiple distance options. I completed the 15k distance for the …